When Your Air Conditioner Won't Work

4 Tips For Keeping Your Heating And Cooling System Budget Friendly

17 April 2015
by Clara Fernandez

Almost everyone is on a budget, but sticking to it can be difficult. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to help cut down on costs, especially when it comes to heating and cooling costs, which tend to make many people's energy bills skyrocket. Here are four tips for keeping your heating and cooling system budget friendly:

Proper Maintenance: It is important that you provide the proper maintenance services to your heating and cooling system. This is going to ensure that the systems continue to work efficiently. For this reason, the system will not have to work so hard to heat or cool your home, which is one of the main reasons homeowners wonder why their energy bills are high. Talk to your heating and cooling contractor to set up appointments for regular maintenance check ups. This will ensure that problems are caught early and certain things, such as cleaning out the air filter, are done so that heating and cooling is not so hard for your system to keep up with.

A New System Will Pay For Itself: If your heating or cooling system is older than ten years, you should consider having it replaced. The energy efficiency of new heating and cooling systems is constantly improving, which means that if you have an old system replaced, it will probably end up paying for itself in a short amount of time since it will help to keep your energy costs low.

Set Thermostat Correctly: During the winter, try to set your thermostat as low as possible to stay comfortable in your home. Even lowering it by one degree can help cut back on energy costs. Also, in the summer time, you should do the opposite by setting your thermostat for as high as possible.

Use Your Blinds Efficiently: In the winter time, keep your blinds that are facing the sun open during the day. This is going to help warm your home up so that you don't have to use the heater as much. Also, at night, be sure that you shut the blinds so that it helps to block out the cold air. During the summer, you should keep the blinds shut to block the sun from getting into your home, as well. For windows that are facing the sun, consider hanging thermo-blocking blinds, which will keep the sun's harsh rays out.

By following these four tips, you can keep your heating and cooling costs as low as possible to ensure that your money is better spent elsewhere. For more information, contact a company like Pride Mechanical Heating and AC.

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About Me

My name is Maura, and I am certified in HVAC installation and repair. I have many clients who call me in a panic because they have turned on their air conditioners and nothing has happened. Your air conditioning technician will get to you as soon as possible, but there are some steps you can take while you are waiting. You might just find that you are able to fix the problem on your own, although you will still want to have a professional assess the situation. In this blog I will take you through some common reasons your air conditioner might not be working and show you some easy temporary solutions.